TEGNA · 21 hours ago
Weekend Story Desk Editor
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$26.45/hr - $31.25/hr
1+ years expTEGNA Inc. is a company focused on providing trusted local news and services. They are seeking a Weekend Story Desk Editor who will lead newsroom coverage during breaking news, create weekend plans, and curate content across multiple platforms to engage the community.
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Responsibilities
Lead and communicate newsroom coverage during breaking news, ensuring accuracy, urgency and balance
Create the weekend plan which includes staffing for all shifts, submitted story pitches, story ideas, live morning show guests, events to cover, and stories available to run on the weekend
Identify and plan stories that matter most to the community, using editorial judgment and social listening
Lead the weekend editorial meeting on Fridays
Guide weekend newsroom logistics and provide editorial support for MSJs, producers, and photojournalists
Create and edit engaging content for digital platforms: website, mobile app and streaming
Edit reporter content for accuracy, grammar, AP style, digital best practices, fairness and ethical considerations
Enhance storytelling with creative elements (graphics, video, audience-submitted content, etc.)
Use available metrics (i.e. Taboola, Google Data Studio, etc.) to inform coverage and improve audience reach
Support newsroom operations and coverage planning as needed
Uphold TEGNA’s journalistic standards and values across all platforms
Qualification
Required
1–3 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom, digital production, or related role
Strong news judgment and the ability to make fast, sound editorial decisions under pressure
Organizational skills to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce accurate and compelling content quickly
Experience with newsroom systems, CMS tools
A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset that thrives in a team environment
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience
Benefits
TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
Company
TEGNA
Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-19Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Dhanusha Sivajee
CEO
David Loving
President & General Manager
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